Dr. William Sheldon Clark Perkins
SubjectPortrait of
William Sheldon Clark Perkins
American, 1837 - 1915
PhotographerPhotographed by
Morgan & Bolles
American, active 1863
PhotographerPhotographed by
F. P. Kenyon & Son
American, founded 1882
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 × 2 3/8in. (10.2 × 6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers
DescriptionCarte de visite of Dr. William Sheldon Clark Perkins (1837-1915). He is sitting in a chair with his right arm resting on a table. Both 2015.62.50a-b are identical photographs.
Object number2015.62.50a-b
Markings2015.62.50a-bVerso, typed in black ink: "MORGAN & BOLLES/ No. 3 Bank and 55 State Streets,/ New London, Conn./ F. P. KENYON,/ at No. 55 State St."Inscribed2015.62.50a
Verso, handwritten in black ink: "Dr. Wm. S. C. Perkins/ Husband of/ Amelia J. Jerome"NotesWilliam Sheldon Clark Perkins, M.D. (1837-1915) is the son of Austin Freeman Perkins, M.D. (1803-1875) and Mary Moore Way (1806-1852). He married Amelia Jane Jerome (1841-1929) in 1861. They had two children: Florence A. Perkins (1862-1956) and Charles H. Perkins, M.D. (1864-1936).
On View
Not on viewLocations
- Home Location The Connecticut Historical Society (1 Elizabeth Street), Ground Floor, Graphics, Unit 10 Left
William Sheldon Clark Perkins
Amelia Jane Jerome Perkins
Amelia Jane Jerome Perkins
Idelle Perkins
Amelia Jane Jerome Perkins
